Ghana Chamber urges sustainable shift to local raw materials
The Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana has called for a strategic transformation of the national cement industry, urging stakeholders to reduce their heavy reliance on expen...
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Dangote Cement enhances fleet safety measures across Nigeria
Dangote Cement Transport has expanded its tech-backed safety programmes. The initiative strengthens governance, accountability, and driver training. Silva announced automated in...
Liberia cement output rises 32.6% in 1Q26
Liberia’s cement production increased by 32.6 per cent QoQ to 0.255Mt in the first quarter of 2026, from 0.193Mt in the previous quarter, according to the Central Bank of Liberi...
Nigeria housing crisis looming as cement prices hit NGN15,000
The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has warned of a looming housing crisis as soaring cement prices threaten national homeownership. According to REDAN Pre...
BUA Cement links high Nigerian cement prices to energy and FX costs
BUA Cement has attributed high cement prices in Nigeria to rising energy, transportation and foreign exchange-related costs, despite recent improvements in currency market stabi...
Senegal’s producers benefit from export surge and domestic market growth
Cement sales in Senegal were up 4.6 per cent YoY to 727,900t in January 2026 from 695,800t in January 2025, according to data from the country’s Ministry of Planned Economy and ...
Dangote Cement reportedly considering London listing
Dangote Cement is reportedly considering listing part of its cement business in London as the company seeks wider access to international capital markets to support its pan-Afri...
Dangote Cement reports strong 1Q26
Dangote Cement reported strong 1Q26 results, supported by higher sales volumes, improved margins and growing export activity across its African operations. Group revenue increas...
Nigeria is in the middle of a new cement capacity frenzy
Nigeria already has the largest cement capacity in Africa, and it is about to add even more. This week, the Edo State Government agreed on a new 10Mta cement plant with a Chines...
BUA Cement 1Q26: Profits double to NGN176bn
BUA Cement has kicked off its 2026 fiscal year with a powerhouse performance, reporting a 22.1 per cent revenue jump to NGN355bn (US$2.6bn) for the first quarter. The company’s ...